We Must Clean Up Our Public Reading Rooms
Ruston's public reading rooms must for an indefinite period continue as public news stands. The Leader urges dealers to keep them filled with quality material and supports enforcing obscenity laws at the source. The piece calls for censorship before content reaches the public counter and stresses schools cannot do the entire job of raising children.
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Ruston's
Ett
Sory Books
Kée
Tem Weé
Quote Club
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
We May Need The Red Cross Here in Ruston
The Ruston and Lincoln Parish drive for the Red Cross is short of its quota with about half raised. Officials urge donations, highlighting the Red Cross office in Ruston with Henry Riser, life saving classes, aid to service families, and disaster help from a national relief agency. Mail checks to Red Cross Ruston La.
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Ruston
Red Cross
Lincoln Parish
Henry Riser
13 Steps to Increase Cotton Profits In Louisiana
Louisiana cotton advocates back King Cotton with a 13 step plan to raise profits and quality. They cite rising world demand, slower production gains overseas, and tested methods from experiment stations and progressive growers. The aim is wider adoption by growers to strengthen the fiber industry and national cotton position.
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King Cotton
Louisiana
Japanese Girl Seeks Pen Pal via Editor Letter
A 16 year old Japanese girl Sizue Yamaji from Kanda Yorakuen High School writes March 1960 asking the editor to publish her plea for pen pals. She hopes to exchange stamps cards and daily life news with readers worldwide and asks to be connected with interested boys or girls.
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Choume Komamachi
Edogawa-Ku
Iam
Sizue Yamaji
Readers express support for DAV in letters to the Leader
Henry G. Riser, commander of the Hill Ashley Riser Chapter No. 37, Disabled American Veterans, shares snippets from readers in Monroe Louisiana Choudrant Louisiana Ruston Louisiana and Simshoro Louisiana praising the DAV, denouncing a Texas critic, and vowing to defend veterans benefits against slander and antiwar sentiment.
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DAV
Henry G. Riser
Hill Ashley Riser
Defends DAV Resolution in Open Letter by Riser
Henry C G Riser, Commander of Bill Ashley Riser Chapter 87 DAV, defends the organization against critics. He cites praise from Ruston residents and asserts DAV’s right to free speech, contrasting criticism from a Houston man and a single-meeting member. He emphasizes front line service and patriotism.
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Mr. Kauer
Houston
Texas
DAV
Monroé
Choudrant
Lelon
Mr. Altos
Bill Ashley Riser
Houston, Texas
Ruston
United States of America
America
Henry CG. Riser
T. L. James Co. Contributes To Work of 4-H, FFA Youths
Ruston firm T. L. James Construction Co. is a major contributor to Louisiana 4-H and FFA youth programs including the L. S. U Livestock Show. At the 25th Silver Anniversary Sale held March 9 at LSA, agent Dave L. Pearce oversaw participation. Grand Champion calf weighed 924 pounds sold at $2.95 per pound. Reserve Champion calf weighed 941 pounds sold by R. J. Smith. Lamb and hog prizes drew buyers from Louisiana National Bank and Governor-designate Jimmie Davis, with multiple donations to youth centers and orphanages. The event featured 5 calves, 26 hogs, 168 lambs, and final prices slightly above market.
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Louisiana
T. L. James Construction Co
Ruston
Yars
L. 5
Dave L. Pearce
T. L. James
T. L. James Company
Carol Lindsay
Caddo
Louisiana National Bank
Baton Rouge
Lou Johnson
Hossum Baker
Julia Claire Nance
Jimmie Davis
Ellender Defends Voting Rights Bill In Letter
In a public missive Senator Allen J. Ellender argues the Civil Rights Bill is a smoke screen. He contends opponents use the issue to rally liberal forces and claim the intention is to overtake state sovereignty and impose federal control. He asserts abundant laws already protect voting rights.
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Ellender
South Ty
Elender
Oii
Ain
Colored Church Clears 1300 In Stewardship Week
Members of the New Hope Baptist Church completed a two week stewardship drive raising 1300 dollars. The pastor Rev. Bloysnth announced a special feature including a Grambling College chair performance and a green and silver vowent close to the event.
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Colored Church
New
Jfope Baptist Church
Rev
Grambling College
Week Of Prayer Observed At Choudrant Baptist Church
Members of the First Baptist Church of Choudrant observed the Week of Prayer program and Annie Armstrong Offering. The church noted strong attendance and an encouraging message and offering during services.
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Baptist Church
Choudrant
WOM
First Baptist Church of
Morelle Emmons Tours Italy on Fulbright Grant
Morelle Emmons writes from Rome as part of a Fulbright grant studying Italian school systems. He and the group met with the U S embassy staff and Ministry of Public Instruction officials, heard a lecture on cultural exchange, and learned of Italy s shift from rigid grade constraints to a more flexible, mass education approach. Plans include open air schooling and vocational studies with future updates promised.
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Emmons
Italy
Morelle Emmons
Norway
Ministry of Public Instruction
James. D. Zellerbach
United States
Republic of Italy
Salvatore Comes
Europe
Italian Association For Public Relations
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Morette Emmons
Winn Parish to Build Wood Products Plant in Winnfield
Winn Parish Industrial Development Corp announced plans for a $250,009 wood products plant to be built in Winnfield employing about 35 people. M. C. Skito will manage the new plant for Skito Veneer and Plywear Co. An expansion is also planned to be completed by year’s end.
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Winnfield
Winn Parish
Campaign Tales From The Capitol And Cheering Squad Gaffe
Baton Rouge report highlights campaign chatter and a governor hopeful John Deaux who hired a cheering squad to boost his applause. A last minute shift exposed the ruse when he left the rally and the candidate announced a teammate would not speak. Other rumors touch politics staff, appointments, and proposed safety and public service reforms with budget constraints on teacher pay for May.
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Walt Benton
Baton Rouge
Capitol
Ralies
John Deaux
Deaux
John
Jimmie Tavis
University of Nevada
Forty-Three Tech Students File for Senate Elections
Louisiana Tech students filed petitions for Student Senate posts to be elected March 22. Names listed cover Senate president Bobby Duncan of West Monroe and others from Iowa Jonesville Ruston Shreveport and more. Numerous vice presidents secretaries treasurers and undergraduate representatives from varied towns are named, with several repetitions and OCR errors noted.
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Louisiana Tech
Senate
Bobby ‘Duncan
West Monroe
Jerry Fuller
Iowa
Marvin Taylor
Jonesville
Sammy White
Ruston
Pat Wright
Shreveport
John Lewis
Minden
Bobby Lyle
Bob Hamilton
el Dorado
Bob Rainer
Sarepi
Jan Barnette
Colton Valley
Mandella Hollis
Alexandria
Vicki Albritton
Bernice
Bobby Prestridge
Vidalia
Elen Riser
Lillian Blondin
Thomas B. Pilburn
Bill Rainach
Summerfield
John Roberson
Bastrop
E. K
Buddy) Odom
Winnshoro
Mike Minchew
Castor
Richard Ringheim
Monroe
Fom Richardson
Emmy Louw Miller
Waterproof
Sandy Moore
Pat Newman
Glasland
Charles
Hudson
Vic Barnett
Frank Betts
Bobby G. Blackmon
Jonesboro
Russ Greer
Oak Grove
Ssimeon "Chop" Wall
Tallulah
Betty Cupples
Martha Sue Pratt
Bastrap
Mary Anna Rees
Ringgold
Bhi Allen
Allen Herbert
Jerry McDonald
Brooks
Taltan
Lisbon
Bob K. Vincent
Bunkie
Sane
Warren Funeral Rites Held for 83 Year Old Ruston Grocer
W. M. Warren 83 retired grocer of 72S Farmerville Ruston died at 9 10 p m Thursday after a long illness He was a Methodist and was born at Sib ley Funeral services were Saturday at Kilpat ricks chapel conducted by Derr Virgil Morris with Rev R W Vaughn and Rev Eddie Morgan The Greenwood cemetery burial was under Kilpatrick s direction Survivors include his wife Mrs Wm M Warren a sister Mrs J T Norris of Choudrant and two brothers Bert Warren of Ruston and John Warren of Antioch Idaho
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W. M. Warren
Farmerville
Ruston
Methodist Church
Sibley
Kilpatrick
Derr Virgil Morris
R. Www. Vaughn
Eddie Morgan
Greenwood Cemetery
Ww. M. Iren
J.T. Norris
Choudrant
Bert Warren
John Warren
Alexantyin
Lincoln Records Forest Fire Statistics From Past Week
Lincoln Parish records one forest fire last week burning seven acres. Forester Frank Gibson notes the cause as burning trash. He urges continued care in wooded areas as dry spells emerge despite damp winter days.
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Lincoln Parish
Frank Gibson
Gibson
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